Postcode ME8 0SR is located in an urban city, within the Hempstead & Wigmore ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rainham South West area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rainham South West is £55,900 per year. The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wigmore Park.
Rainham South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Rainham South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rainham South West is £55,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from ME8 0SR.
Rainham South West near ME8 0SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainham (Kent) located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wigmore Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wigmore Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Hempstead & Wigmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,060,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £557,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £146,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £366,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hempstead & Wigmore
In the ME8 0SR postcode area, located within Rainham South West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME8 0SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent | Wigmore Road, Medway, ME8 0SP | Walking directions to Wigmore & Hempstead Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Hoath Lane, Medway, ME8 0BF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Post Office Convenience Store | Woodside, Medway, ME8 0PN | Walking directions to Post Office Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 142 Hempstead Road, Gillingham, ME7 3QE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.